Financial Reporting Analyst

CARE Philippines is a leading humanitarian and development organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice, with a strong focus on empowering women. As part of the global CARE network, we work alongside communities, partners, and donors to deliver sustainable programs in emergency response, education, health, livelihoods, and climate resilience. We are committed to fostering a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

The Financial Reporting Analyst is a key member of CARE Philippines' finance function, responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the organization. The role leads the preparation of U.S. GAAP-based consolidated financial statements, regulatory and statutory reporting, and Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) calculations, while providing technical accounting support on complex matters.

1. Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare and support the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare monthly financial and Board reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Perform and review key account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items.
• Coordinate with the Manila Shared Services Center and international accounting teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Support the maintenance and review of the PeopleSoft Chart of Accounts (COA) and related financial reporting structures.
• Identify and resolve accounting and reporting issues that may impact financial statements.

2. Tax, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation for IRS Form 990 and other applicable U.S. tax reporting requirements.
• Coordinate information required for state registration renewals and state-level regulatory filings.
• Support preparation and submission of Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) reports and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate financial data and supporting schedules for federal reporting requirements, including submissions to the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
• Support the preparation of information required for external charity rankings and organizational reporting, including BBB and Forbes requirements.
• Monitor regulatory reporting requirements and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

3. NICRA & USAID Compliance

• Calculate and prepare actual and pro forma Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) rates and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate documentation and data required for NICRA submissions and negotiations.
• Support the organization's compliance with USAID financial and cost principles and applicable donor requirements.
• Prepare and provide financial schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation for USAID audits and reviews.
• Coordinate with internal finance teams and relevant stakeholders to address audit requests and ensure timely resolution of findings or inquiries.

4. Technical Accounting & Research

• Research and analyze complex U.S. GAAP accounting issues and emerging accounting requirements.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses, position papers, and recommendations as required.
• Provide guidance to finance and accounting teams on appropriate accounting treatment and financial reporting requirements.
• Assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory developments on the organization's financial reporting.
• Support the development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

5. Financial Data, BI & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to improve financial reporting and management visibility.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline recurring financial reporting processes.
• Improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of financial data and reporting.
• Partner with finance and systems teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and better use of ERP and reporting technologies.
• Support projects involving financial systems, reporting structures, data quality, and process optimization.

6. Stakeholder & Cross-Border Collaboration

• Collaborate with the CFOO, Global Controller, senior finance leaders, and international accounting teams on financial reporting and compliance matters.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for financial reporting, U.S. GAAP, regulatory compliance, and related accounting matters.
• Coordinate effectively with teams across different countries, functions, and time zones.
• Communicate complex financial and technical accounting matters clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Lead or contribute to finance projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 4–7 years of experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, or regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, and consolidation.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Experience with NICRA/USAID, nonprofit organizations, PeopleSoft, Power BI, or Big 4 is preferred.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.